Should my dad be receiving check ups from macmillan nurses

[Lisaloo34]

My dad had chemo 8 days ago. Next round is due 3rd if september. Should he be receiving macmillan care in bettween. He is on ep/cp chemo 21 day cycle for small cell lung cancer.

[LorraineD Partner Roy Castle]

Hello Lisa

There is a lot of variation between hospitals. He may have contact between cycles with his Lung Cancer Nurse or perhaps one of the chemotherapy nurses. Generally the hospital will advise if he is experiencing any reactions and these persists he should make contact with the chemo unit. So if you have any concerns do contact them,

best wishes

Lorraine on behalf Information & Support

[Lisaloo34 in reply to LorraineD]

Ok thank you. He has a burning sensation under his armpit, do u think that could be down to the chemo? Every symptoms he has is a worry snd he is so head strong.

[LorraineD Partner Roy Castle]

Lisa

This is not a symptom we are familiar with, it may be worth having a conversation with the chemo or lung cancer nurse. I understand it can be difficult when your dad is independent and you neither want to over or under react.

If reassurance would help him and you, it is worth a call,

best wishes

Lorraine, Information & Support team

[Lisaloo34 in reply to LorraineD]

Yes I have thought that its not one of the symptoms of many u can get with the chemo. He wont ring and iv researched it with out any answers. He has the doctor at the hospital nxt week, so they may have some idea. Thanku for yr reply

[Kittypaws]

My partner didn't really get any contact from Macmillan in between chemo sessions - he had the same type of cancer - but when he became ill with an infection then they did start to help and of course later on in his care. Ask for support if you need - most definitely and they are there for you too........x

[Lisaloo34 in reply to Kittypaws]

Awwww thanks for replying kittypaws.Did yr partner receive all chemo cycles? Its so confussing as he was given 2 months if he didnt receive chemo. Its nice to know other peoples experiences as it all feels so surreal. X

[Kittypaws in reply to Lisaloo34]

Yes he did - he went through two cycles of 6 chemo's - then some radiation....be strong for him xx

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Hi my dad was diagnosed with stage 4 nsc lung cancer last July. He had 4 sets of chemo and had visits from district nurses and still does. His last chemo was nov last year which shrunk the tumour. He gets scans every 3 months now and is doing great considering. Keep your dads spirits up and keep him positive as I really think that's helped my dad. Hope this helps x

[Lisaloo34 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks kazzab, im glad yr dad is doing well. We all laugh loads and are not morbid. I hope the chemo works for my dad too. Being positive does help, your right. It is all we all have...and hope x